Foreigners and a local commander of the group were among those killed during the operation in the Achin District on Tuesday.The airstrikes have destroyed the militants’ hideout.
The anti-terrorist operation called Shaheen 18 was reportedly launched in the area last week.
Afghanistan is in a state of political and social turmoil, with the long-standing Taliban insurgency continuing in the country, while other extremist groups, such as ISIS, outlawed in many countries including Russia, have expanded their activities there also.